Villa Maria Academy - Trumpet Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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The Annual Retreat On Thursday, February 5, the llev. T. Gilhooley, C. SS. R. opened the annual retreat for the student body of Villa Maria Academy with a conference and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. That there is indeed a tendency in our day to speak lightly of God and of the supernatural cannot be denied. lt was to fight this evil and bring men to see the Divine plan in all things that prompted His Holiness, Pius Xl to advocate annual retieats for lay peop'e. ln speaking of lay retreats he says, There is no ren1e'y for the sad and evil things which have befallen human society, unless men will come to recognize their dependence on God and adjust their lives to His Divine will and guidance. Spiritual retreats foster this return of men to obedience. The Villa girls put forth every effort to reap bountifully moral benefits as the fruit of the labor of their zealous retreat master, and every morning this vast assemblage approached the altar rail where they received the Author of all grace, and the Source of all goodfl G. K., '31. 0200150 Mother Helena's Return Oil! Mother Helenals return was enthusiastically awaited by the entire student body ol the Villa Maria. Mother was rapturously welcomed hoine, after having spent a few weeks in the west. The Dramatic Club of the Senior Class presented a play Modern Cinder- ellal' under the supervision of Miss Mary Catherine Barrett on January 21, 1931, in the Auditorium in her honor. To show their appreciation of Mother's kindness toward theni throughout their entire high school eareer the Senior Class presented Mother with a basket of roses, as a token of their love and reverence. Some of the grannnar school students also presented a short program con- sisting of recitations. The grade pupils as a token of their love presented Mother Helena with a gold piece. Motherls honiecoining marked one of the greatest events in the high school career of the Senior Class. o. M. K., 'sn

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Music 030 Recognizing the great culture and refining influence of music in the edu- cation of youth Villa Maria Conservatory offers every advantage for the ac- quiring of a thorough musical training. To every school activity it adds charm and gives to those taking part the poise and confidence that can only come from participation and public per- formance. The listener is benefited by the ennobling influence which good music always exerts. Since 1924, the students of Villa Maria Conservatory have rendered num- erous radio programs. Among those of the Senior Class who have been heard over the air are: Vera Mayo, Jean Brinig, Mary Gannon, Helen Barry, Isabel Flynn, Helen Beamish and Rita Claire Alberstadt. . One of this number, Jean Brinig, will receive a diploma in music. Before her graduation Jean will present the following program: Pastorale ........... .. . A. Scarlotti Praeludium E-minor ...... MacDowell Prelude in G-minor .... Rachmaninoff Harp Selection. Liebestraume ..... .... L iszt Ballade in A flat .. .. Chopin Harp Selection. Polonaise in A flat .......... Chopin What a marvelous thing is music! How little are we able to fathom its deep mysteries! And yet does it not live in the very hearts of man? lfoes it not so imbue him with its grace and beauty that his mind is wholly engrossed by itg that another and purer life seems to raise him above the shallows and miseries here on earth ? -Ernst Hoffman. 'tl 104: lr

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'tToo Much Bobbie received a hila.rious appreciation. It is a comic sketch Wherein a boy by the name of Bobbie is confused with the name of a dog. The cast was more than pleased with the results of the time spent in perfecting their parts in Too Much Bobbie. They received many requests from their sister students to repeat the performance. Our Dispatch journalist, in speaking of this play said, Grace Anshutz and Elaine Gallagher, as the two old maid cousins brought forth much laughter every time they appeared. HelenVBarry's nonchal- ant attitude while playing the part of Sophie, the maid, was most amusing. Martha Angert accompanied by Cecilia Yeager pleased the audience with a vocal selection, So Beats My Heart for You. Those in the cast Were: Mrs. Griffith .. .. Elaine Gallagher Miss Kent . .. . . . Grace Anshutz Rita ...... ..... M ary Gannon. Alice ......... .. Margaret Donahue Nancy Bower .. ..... .Nora Burke Sophie ....... . , . Helen Barry 'tl 106 Ir